Mennonites

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Mennonites — • A Protestant denomination of Europe and America which arose in Switzerland in the sixteenth century and derived its name from Menno Simons, its leader in Holland Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Mennonites Mennonites … Catholic encyclopedia

Mennonites — The Mennonites emerged in the 1540s to consolidate and carry on the tradition of the Swiss Brethren and the first generation of Anabaptists. The movement had been rocked by the martyrdom of most of its founders, the failed revolt led by Thomas … Encyclopedia of Protestantism

MENNONITES — essentially CONSERVATIVE and usually EVANGELICAL CHRISTIANS descended from the ANABAPTIST movement of the sixteenth century. In recent years some MENNONITES have claimed an ethnic identity apart from religious BELIEFS. The movement owes its… … Concise dictionary of Religion

MENNONITES — a Protestant sect founded at Zurich with a creed that combines the tenets of the Baptists with those of the Quakers; have an episcopal form of government, and maintain a rigorous church discipline … The Nuttall Encyclopaedia

Mennonites — n. member of the Mennonite Protestant sect which advocates a simple lifestyle and is against baptism … English contemporary dictionary

Mennonites in Mexico — Mennonite family in Cuauhtémoc. Total population 80,000[1] Regions with significant populations … Wikipedia

Mennonites in Belize — Mennonite children selling peanuts to tourists near Lamanai in Belize. Total population 10,865 Ethnic Mennonites of European extraction and 793 Mennonites from other ethnic groups[1] … Wikipedia